Posted: 7 May 2021 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back £51.2bn in equity capital raised on the LSE in 2020 'London’s equity capital markets ecosystem report', published by the City of London Corporation, details London and the UK’s strengths as a listing venue and scopes some of the future opportunities and challenges for raising equity in London. Following a turbulent year for capital markets globally, London has demonstrated immense resilience for raising equity. £51.2bn in equity capital was raised on the London Stock Exchange in 2020, representing 6% of global equity capital raised. The ability to raise equity is a crucial building block for a vibrant economy, delivering much-needed funding for a range of businesses in the UK and across the world. The UK Listing Review, chaired by Lord Hill, was launched as part of a plan to strengthen the UK’s position as a global financial centre. It highlighted areas of work to improve the capital’s competitive position. London will have a pivotal new role in attracting listings, so this is a good time to reflect on the strengths, opportunities and challenges that will ensure London’s position as a premier listing venue. London has inherent strengths as a listing venue that form a competitive offer for prospective issuers to ensure a successful equity capital-raising journey. And London has a new direction towards attracting listings in the coming years. Share: Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to X Share to Facebook Facebook Share to WeChat WeChat Share to WhatsApp WhatsApp Share to Email Email Download Related content Thought Piece International financial & professional services firms access the workers they need in the UK May 2024 - The UK’s talent pool is the bedrock of its world-class FPS sector. This competitive edge explains why so many international financial and professional services (FPS) firms choose to locate in the UK. International financial & professional services firms access the workers they need in the UK Research Report The UK | a top destination for financial and professional services investment Apr 2024 - Research led by the City of London Corporation shows that the UK continues to be Europe's most popular destination for foreign direct investment in financial and professional services The UK | a top destination for financial and professional services investment News Women pivoting to digital Apr 2024 - Announcing a new taskforce taking action around women pivoting from non-technical backgrounds into digital roles Women pivoting to digital Research Report The British American Finance Alliance Apr 2024 - The British American Finance Alliance (BAFA) joins together over twenty groups representing the UK and U.S. financial and related professional services industries. The British American Finance Alliance